If you’re panicking over Andre Johnson’s “tweak” here are some options

So Andre Johnson “tweaked” his groin muscle, but the Texans say it is a minor thing and he should be fine. Andre is now saying that he’ll miss “a week or so.” Color me scary, but I’m not the least bit calm regarding Andre Johnson having ANY leg issues this early in camp.

Yeah, yeah, save the “it’s not big deal, Lance” commentary right now because after last year (and the 3 games he missed in 2010), I’m just not going to take any of Dre’s leg issues lightly. The Houston Texans’ passing game must feature a healthy Andre Johnson considering the fact that the running game is breaking in a brand new right side of the offensive line.

And even if Andre Johnson is perfectly healthy all season long, there is still a legitimate concern about how much output the Texans are going to get from WRs not named Andre Johnson. Maybe the Texans are completely unfazed by Andre’s minor issue or maybe the specter of 2011 is causing them to re-think their roster moving forward. Here are some options that the Texans could be considering:

1. Sit tight and roll with whatcha got – This one is the odds-on favorite. The Texans are unlikely to make any moves that end up displacing Kevin Walter as a starter so their primary concern is having another veteran on the roster and with Bryant Johnson being re-signed last week, that could end up being all we see from the Texans as they hope Andre stays healthy and the young WRs grow and learn in camp. If Lestar Jean steps up and plays well in camp, it might be enough for the Texans to lock in on what they have.

2. Cut an undrafted free agent WR and bring another veteran into camp – If the Texans believe there is a street free agent available (click for list of available free agents) who is potentially better than Bryant Johnson, then now would be the time to look at that player so they can learn the offense and terminology. Former Seattle WR Mike Williams might make the most sense. If Williams is in shape, he has the kind of size the Texans like and probably wouldn’t be averse to being a 4th WR who could replace Andre Johnson or Kevin Walter if need be. I can’t see Plaxico Burress being okay with that role.

3. Trade for a veteran from another team – I know everyone is curious about whether or not the Texans would be interested in dealing for Mike Wallace from the Steelers, but I can’t see any possible way that would happen. The Texans had to make some tough salary cap decisions this past offseason in part to prepare for the 2013 offseason where starters like Duane Brown, Connor Barwin, Matt Schaub and Glover Quin will all be due for new contracts. Trading for Mike Wallace means you are also giving him a new, fat deal. Instead, the Texans could look to deal for a less expensive option.

Packers WR James Jones could probably be had with a later round pick as the Packers are loaded at WR and are paying Jones $2.5 million this year despite having four to five other wide receivers who can all fit into the offense with Aaron Rodgers at QB. If the Texans made this move, they might have to make a surprise cut to make this work under the cap.

Arizona WR Early Doucet will certainly get some catches with the Cardinals this year, but with Michael Floyd being taken in the first round, the Cardinals are clearly locked into the due of Fitzgerald and Floyd as their hammers while Andre Roberts is a WR and special teams performer. Doucet is quality depth, but at $1.45 M this year and $1.95 M due next year, they might be willing to listen. Doucet would come in and immediately fit in ahead of Keshawn Martin as the 3rd WR in 3-WR sets.

Patriots WR Donte’ Stallworth or 49ers WR Ted Ginn could probably be had for a 6th or 7th or those same players could find themselves as targets off the waiver wire by the Texans if they fail to make their teams. Stallworth had 22 catches for the Redskins last year so he will have a familiarity with the Texans system.